What is a clearing?
Homeopathic Clearings: A Modern Approach to Healing
Homeopathy is founded on the principle of stimulating the body’s vital force to restore health—a process central to constitutional homeopathy. However, the world has changed dramatically since Dr. Samuel Hahnemann developed homeopathy in the 18th century. Back then, the human body wasn’t exposed to the modern onslaught of pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and persistent environmental toxins like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
This raises an important question: How can homeopathy address the impacts of these modern exposures?
What Are Homeopathic Clearings?
Homeopathic clearing is a technique where a homeopathic preparation of a substance—one that has negatively impacted the body—is given to detoxify its lingering effects. For instance, if someone experienced adverse side effects from a steroid medication, a homeopathic potency of that steroid can be used to “clear” its imprint on the body, even after the medication has been discontinued.
This approach was pioneered by homeopath Ton Jansen and has since been used to address a wide range of modern environmental and pharmaceutical exposures. By clearing these obstacles, the body can regain its capacity for true healing.
Why Isn’t Constitutional Homeopathy Always Enough?
In my clinical experience, I’ve observed that environmental toxins, pharmaceuticals, and other modern exposures can overwhelm the body, creating what I describe as a “wall.” This wall may prevent the vital force from fully addressing the root cause of illness, even when well-chosen constitutional remedies are prescribed.
In such cases, homeopathic clearings can be the key to breaking through this barrier, allowing for deeper healing and resolution of symptoms. This approach has proven particularly transformative in complex pediatric cases where environmental and pharmaceutical exposures have inundated the system.
Case Studies: The Power of Homeopathic Clearings
Case 1: Autism and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE)
A 4-year-old boy with autism, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and EOE had a history of early-life antibiotic exposure, including in utero. By the time I saw him, he had stopped eating by mouth entirely and relied on an NG tube. He was also diagnosed with failure to thrive.
Over five months, we implemented a homeopathic antibiotic clearing. The results were remarkable:
The child’s EOE improved to the extent that follow-up endoscopy showed no evidence of the condition.
He began eating food orally again.
Improvements were observed in focus, eye contact, and behavior.
Case 2: PANS/PANDAS
A 10-year-old girl with PANDAS presented with severe OCD, rage episodes, and tics. Her first PANDAS flare occurred after taking nystatin.
We began with a homeopathic clearing of nystatin and added a candida nosode. This resulted in significant symptom improvement after the first clearing.
Her history revealed extensive antibiotic use, which can weaken the immune system and create dependency. We followed up with an antibiotic clearing and a strep nosode.
By the end of treatment, her symptoms completely resolved, and she made a full recovery.
Case 3: Autism and Vaccination Regression
A 4-year-old boy with nonverbal autism experienced a developmental regression following a specific vaccination.
A homeopathic vaccine clearing was administered. Shortly after, he developed a homeopathic fever—a positive sign in homeopathy indicating a shift in the vital force.
Within one week, the child began speaking in sentences. As treatment progressed, he started reading, made sustained eye contact, and no longer engaged in visual stimming.
Homeopathy in a Modern World
The demands on the human body have grown exponentially since homeopathy was first developed. Homeopathic clearings provide a way to address the unique challenges of our time by detoxifying the body from environmental and pharmaceutical impacts.
When used alongside constitutional homeopathy, this approach can unlock deeper levels of healing, offering hope to families navigating complex health challenges. In a world saturated with toxins, homeopathy continues to adapt, providing powerful tools for restoring resilience and vitality.
